Beautiful blue Pushkin!

We too, have a Russian Blue, this one a long-hair Russian Blue which is more properly called a Nebelung, a rare breed that came along in the early 1980's. Pushkin, like his adopted sister Lutsa, is a rescue cat, and lived his first year in Bend, Oregon where he had a big backyard with maple trees he loved to climb.

Not a big fan of car travel, two years ago he made a cross-country trip in the cab of a pick-up to New Jersey, a ten-day trip that involved his first hotel experience and many nights camping. A very meticulous cleaner of fur, he has no problem speaking his mind, hates any closed door, and always wants to be where the action is. Running water is of course a source of endless fascination and when annoyed will demonstrate that the laws of gravity still operate by pushing small objects and full water glasses off bedside tables. In Pushkin's world, laps are definitely for sitting on.

He is most recently a resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey, but hates it, and will soon be back (with any luck) in Potomac, Montana where he can again enjoy the great outdoors. He lives in relative harmony with his sister Lutsa and parent/servants, Charles and Joyce.

Good morning, beautiful blue Pushkin! You are very noble, just like your namesake! I smiled as I read about all the things you do - like speaking your mind, being near the center of the action, and testing gravity. My kitty does some of the same things - she is a blue girl too You are such a busy fellow, and then you take time to occupy a cozy lap! I hope you get to move back to Montana and enjoy the outdoors again, although it might involve another cross-country drive! Could you please have your servants give you and Lutsa tons of petting, hugs, cuddles and snuggles for me. Happy Cat of the Day to you, gorgeous Pushkin!

I've been Boo'd... right off the stage!

Aaahh, I have been defrosted! Thank you, Bonny and Asiel!
Brrrr, I've been Frosted! Thank you, Asiel and Pomtzu!

"That's the power of kittens (and puppies too, of course): They can reduce us to quivering masses of Jell-O in about two seconds flat and make us like it. Good thing they don't have opposable thumbs or they'd surely have taken over the world by now." -- Paul Lukas

Pushkin you are such a handsome Cat and how you and Lutsa came to be in need of adoption is sad.
But you are together now and we are betting make as fine a pair of Cats as one could hope to find.
You are so handsome Pushkin that My Empress Josephine of many names is grooming herself even though she has her mate in Texas.
You are that handsome a Cat , you are the best looking Gray Cat we have seen in a while.
We Found Hotel Cats are all sending our best MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWS to our Big Cat of the day Purrfect Pushkin.

Dearest Pushkin, what a fine-looking, stately young gentleman you are! That fluffy grey fur of yours that you keep so clean is so soft-looking I wish I could reach all the way to Elizabeth to pet you! And what a sweet face you have, with those pale-green eyes looking out straight at me.

We are so glad that you and your "sister" Lutsa were both rescued and then adopted by your wonderful "purrents" Charles and Joyce. You have a very busy schedule, don't you, checking out running water, testing out the continuing operation of the forces of gravity, finding laps to sit on, speaking your mind... You all share a delightful home full of love.. soon to be even better when you move back to Montana and have lots of the great outdoors to explore!

Congratulations, darling Pushkin, on being selected today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and Lutsa and Charles and Joyce are all enjoying a delightful day of celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite treats and games.

I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

What a treat to see your wonderful pictures today. I hope you are being a bit spoiled on this, your special day.

Congratulations, sweet Pushkin, on being our very special Cat of the Day!!!

Charles and Joyce thank you for sharing your treasure, Pushkin, with us today!!!

No matter what anyone does, someone some where will be offended some how!!!!
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Grandma (RB), Chester, Angel, Chip
Leonardo (RB), Luke (RB), Winnie, Chuck,
Frankie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WHERE YOU ARE IS WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE!!!
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Wow, what a big handsome fellow you are. I had to find out a bit more info about your breed.
Looks like they described you to a tee. Congratulations on being chosen for special honors
as today's CAT OF THE DAY. I hope you get to one day be able to safely climb your favorite tree
again. Enjoy your special day sweetie.

I've Been Boo'd

I've been Frosted

Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.

Precious Pushkin!

Hi there Pushkin! A very happy Cat of the Day evening to you, sweetheart! I hope you're well into enjoying a very special day of fun and revelry, celebrating your "top cat" honors! To say you are stunning would be an understatement! Your long, blue coat is simply gorgeous, and oh my gosh, those luminescent green eyes of yours are breathtaking! So stately and statuesque, so refined, it's hard to imagine you a camping kind of kitty, roughing the wilds twix Oregon and Jersey! Now, having grown up and lived most of my life in NJ, in its defense, I have to say there are so many beautiful, bucolic areas that any nature/outdoor loving kitty would be proud to call home. Elizabeth, however, is not one of them! Well, hopefully soon you'll be back on the road, before long enjoying the wide open spaces of Montana, living the country gentleman's life along with your proud parents Charles and Joyce, and fur sister Lutsa! In the meantime, take comfort knowing that now the entire world knows just how special a kitty you are, just how loved you are, and deservedly so! Thanks for ending my day on such a happy note, sweetheart. I'll be taking the imagine of your beautiful self to bed with me! Lots of love, cuddles and kisses to you on your big day in the spotlight, precious Pushkin, and to sister Lutsa too!